SABEW Canada hosts talk with Kevin Delaney

October 05, 2015 Editor Event kevin delaneysabewsabew canada

Toronto-area business writers, SABEW Canada is hosting another event this month that you won't want to miss. Quartz editor-in-chief Kevin Delaney is coming to town and will be speaking with Elena Cherney, the Wall Street Journal's Canada bureau chief.

The talk is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at the Toronto Board of Trade (First Canadian Place, 77 Adelaide Street West). Doors open at 6:30 and the talk will begin at 7:00.

Cherney will be asking Delaney about launching a media start-up, finding award-winning stories and the future of long-form journalism.

If you're a SABEW Canada member this event is free. Tickets for non-members are $15. Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served after the talk.

You can get your ticket on this Eventbrite page.

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